- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- Lab tested ×1
- 2001–2005
- 1,022 built
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Renault Ares 816 RZ specs: hp, weight, years
JOHN DEERE 6068 TRT 70 six-cylinder diesel or John Deere DPS 6068HRT70. The manufacturer claimed 153.9 horsepower. The only laboratory test on record is of one version: OECD Test 2108 measured 136.4 hp at the PTO of the Ares 816 RZ (4 WD). Compared at the engine's rated speed, where the brochure figure is quoted, the shaft gave 125.4 hp — 18.6% below the claim.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
153.9 hp
114.8 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 816 RZ”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 16,094 lb
- 3-point lift
- 25,485 lb
- Top speed
- 24.9 mph
Renault Ares 816 RZ specs: key facts
The Renault Ares 816 RZ was built from 2001 to 2005.
Only one version of the Renault Ares 816 RZ has a laboratory test on record: the Ares 816 RZ (4 WD) produced 101.7 kW (136.4 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 2108.Source 2
The Renault Ares 816 RZ has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 114.8 kW (153.9 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Renault Ares 816 RZ is four-wheel drive (4WD).Source 2
The Renault Ares 816 RZ has a JOHN DEERE 6068 TRT 70 engine, a 6-cylinder 6.79 L diesel unit.
The Renault Ares 816 RZ weighs 7,300 kg (16,094 lb) unladen.
The Renault Ares 816 RZ has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.Source 2
The three-point hitch of the Renault Ares 816 RZ lifts 11,560 kg (25,485 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 816 RZ”
How does the Ares 816 RZ compare with its class?
- Strength:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 11,560 kg is high for its class — 73% above the median of 6,688 kg across the 128 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
32 forward gears is high for its class — 78% above the median of 18 across the 173 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 189 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an Ares 816 RZ have?
The only laboratory test on record is of one version. OECD Test 2108 measured 136.4 hp at the PTO of the Ares 816 RZ (4 WD). For the Ares 816 RZ as a whole the figure is the 153.9 hp claimed for the engine, which is not power at the shaft.
Sources · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 816 RZ”; OECD test report 2108, 2004
What engine is in an Ares 816 RZ?
An Ares 816 RZ has a JOHN DEERE 6068 TRT 70, a 6-cylinder 6.79 L diesel engine. Ares 816 RZ (4 WD) tractors have a John Deere DPS 6068HRT70.
| Make & model | JOHN DEERE 6068 TRT 70 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 414.2 ci · 6.79 L |
| Aspiration | supercharged |
| Max torque | 434 lb·ft · 588 N·m @ 1,300 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection method |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 816 RZ”
How much will an Ares 816 RZ lift?
An Ares 816 RZ lifts 25,485 lb (11,560 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Closed centreSource 1 |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,176 psi · 150 bar |
| Lift at ends | 25,485 lb · 11,560 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpmSource 2Engages under load |
| PTO shaft | 34.9 mm, 6 splines / 34.9 mm, 21 splinesSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 816 RZ”
What transmission does an Ares 816 RZ have?
Transmission specifications for the Ares 816 RZ are below.
| Clutch | GIMA multi-plate clutch running in oil bath |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 816 RZ”
How much does an Ares 816 RZ weigh?
An Ares 816 RZ weighs 16,094 lb (7,300 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 16,094 lb · 7,300 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 25,970 lb · 11,780 kg |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in · 2,876 mm |
| Length | 192.1 in · 4,880 mm |
| Width | 100.4 in · 2,550 mm |
| Height | 119.5 in · 3,035 mm |
| Ground clearance | 21.7 in · 550 mm |
| Front track | 59.1–89.2 in · 1,500–2,265 mm |
| Rear track | 70.9–94.5 in · 1,800–2,400 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 16.1 ft · 4.90 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 816 RZ”
What oil does an Ares 816 RZ take, and how much?
An Ares 816 RZ engine takes 18.0 qt (17.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 18.0 qt · 17.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 816 RZ” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 74.0 qt · 70.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 816 RZ” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 6.3 qt · 6.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 816 RZ” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 14.3 qt · 13.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 816 RZ” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
How much fuel does an Ares 816 RZ burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 2108 (tested as the Ares 816 RZ (4 WD)), at each condition the laboratory recorded.
Cost per hour = fuel used per hour × your fuel price (per litre, or per US gallon for the gal/h figure).
| Test condition | Fuel per hour |
|---|---|
| Maximum PTO powerPTO 101.7 kW (136.4 hp) at 975 rpm | 29.98 L/h 7.92 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 93.5 kW (125.4 hp) at 1,100 rpm | 30.36 L/h 8.02 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 100.8 kW (135.2 hp) at 1,000 rpm | 30.36 L/h 8.02 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 2108
Which tractors compare with an Ares 816 RZ?
Within 10% of its 153.9 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Renault Ares 715 RZ153.9 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2002Side by side with the Ares 816 RZ →
- Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 156153.9 hp engine, claimed · 1998–2000Side by side with the Ares 816 RZ →
- Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 6160.4154 hp engine, claimed · from 2012Side by side with the Ares 816 RZ →
- Mercedes-Benz MB trac 1600 turbo154 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1991Side by side with the Ares 816 RZ →
- Massey Ferguson 6485A153.0 hp engine, claimed · 2003–2012Side by side with the Ares 816 RZ →
- Massey Ferguson 8220A153.0 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2002Side by side with the Ares 816 RZ →
Common questions about the Renault Ares 816 RZ
Is an Ares 816 RZ two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Renault Ares 816 RZ is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an Ares 816 RZ have?
An Ares 816 RZ has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 34.9 mm, 6 splines / 34.9 mm, 21 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from OECD tractor test report 2108; and Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Ares 816 RZ”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/2 108: Claas Ares 816 RZ — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2108 · published 2004-02-10 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station Cemagref, Antony, France. Original document
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/2 108: Renault Ares 816 RZ — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2108 · published 2004-02-10 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station Cemagref, Antony, France. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Renault Ares 816 RZ — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-109567 · revision 993443. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document